About Dorset Days Out

Dorset Days Out is an independently run guide to things to do in Dorset. Pick your dates and you'll see what's on alongside places worth visiting all year, from coast paths and castles to folk festivals.

Why it exists

Planning a day out in Dorset usually means checking several websites: one for events, another for beaches, another for somewhere to go when it rains. We bring them together and sort them by the days you're here, so you can decide quickly and get on with your day.

What we include

Every listing has to be worth a visitor's time. We leave out weekly classes, clubs, business events and anything outside Dorset, so the list stays useful rather than long.

How we keep it accurate

Every listing comes from an official source, such as the organiser's or venue's own website. We gather the details and draft short descriptions, and review every listing before it appears on the site. Each one shows when we last updated it and links to its official page, so you can confirm times and prices before you set off.

If you spot a mistake, please tell us and we'll put it right.

Responsible days out

We'd like Dorset to stay the place people come to see. The Car-free friendly tag highlights places you can reach by train, bus or ferry, quieter times of year are well worth a look, and the Countryside Code is a good guide to leaving places as you found them.

Independent and free

Dorset Days Out isn't linked to any tourist board or venue, and it's free to use. Listings are chosen on merit. If we ever show adverts or offer paid placements, they'll always be clearly labelled.

Get in touch

Corrections, event suggestions or questions: info@dorsetdaysout.co.uk